The Brooklyn Queens Brewery Express Half Marathon
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Location
- 70-02 Cooper Ave, Glendale, NY
- Distance
- BQBE Half Marathon
From the Organizer
The street race that takes you through multiple neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens over 13.1 miles is back again! If you missed last year you don't want to miss out this time. Registration reaches capacity every year, don’t hesitate there is no waiting list.
All Registrants receive a custom race singlet!
EVERY FINISHER will receive a custom medal AND custom limited edition pint glass award.
PIZZA for All racers at the finish!!
Overall Male & Female receive a CASH award + a custom gift and pack of BEER!!
Second and Third Place finishers in both categories will also receive a pack of beer each
RAFFLES for BEER, CUSTOM GROWLERS and GOODY BAGS from our sponsors post race!
A mobile bag check will safely transport your checked bag from the start of the race to a secure location close to the finish line.
You will receive an email after registering, and another closer to the race date with complete details.
Bib pickup the week of race at convenient locations around the city. Race package at pickup will include a course map and all information pertinent to race day schedule.
The race course is not closed to traffic. Race at your own risk.
Interested Volunteers plz contact us to earn a race credit!!
Here are some race reviews from previous participants:
https://pandce.proboards.com/thread/598929/race-recap-first-half-annual
https://raceraves.com/races/brooklyn-queens-brewery-express/
https://teamrunrun.com/brooklyn-queens-brewery-express-half-marathon-race-report/
If you write a race review online, please send us the link and we’ll send you a credit for a free race!
Race video from 2023:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgH9hPVu1Z0
Race video from 2025:
https://youtube.com/shorts/R_hFyBrRYJ4?si=oLI-yW_CyTheynj1
More Races: https://linktr.ee/QueensRebels
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Brooklyn Queens Brewery Express Half Marathon?
- The Brooklyn Queens Brewery Express Half Marathon is a running event held in Glendale, NY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is The Brooklyn Queens Brewery Express Half Marathon?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Glendale, NY at 70-02 Cooper Ave, Glendale, NY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Brooklyn Queens Brewery Express Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
The Brooklyn Queens Brewery Express Half Marathon
Jun 13, 2026